This Jagdpanzer IV Ausf. F was captured by American Forces along with the Jagdpanzer ‘Elefant’ (Panzerjager ‘Ferdinand’) in the background and shipped to the Armour Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. The ‘Elefant’ is still on display at the Museum but it appears that the Jagdpanzer, after being taken apart for examination, was scrapped. Despite having the muzzle brake this Jagdpanzer already has the modified stowage layout with track links stored on the vertical rear plate and wheels on the engine covers. An interesting point is that the Gunner’s MG port, over the driver’s vision slit has been sealed and covered with an armoured plate. Note the entry point of an AP round alongside the vision slit.